Middle East Interest
Middle East Interests
There is little doubt that the US supports Israel in its present war in the Middle East.
The UN may want to have a cease fire but the US would like to give Israel more time to get into Lebanon with its ground forces.
Israel and Lebanon have been involved in warfare in the past. Israel did occupy Lebanon for a period of time. This gave birth to Hezbollah which is supported by many individuals who have either suffered directly from the actions of the Israelis or are well aware of the historical military happenings in Lebanon.
Now, my limited view of the history of wars leads me to believe that the suppliers of military equipment, weapons and ammunition, including highly sophisticated bombs are making “big” dollars. In whose pockets do these dollars end up? Some Americans have lived very well off of the rich rewards from the sale of military goods. Before the US entered each of the World Wars, sales of materials of war were made to the eventual enemies of the US. In its fight against the Nazi forces many of the eventual allies died from the war materials sold to the “axis” powers.
If an embargo were put into effect, supplies to Israel would dry up and the war in the Middle East would end and the big loser would be Israel and the US for the Muslim powers of the world would be stronger in support of all radical organizations that oppose, in particular, the US.
I wonder where Canada stands in all of this. Canada entered into some form of long term commitment to the war in Afghanistan in support of the US. Canada, under its Prime Minister Stephen Harper appears to be “marching in lock-step” with the US. Do the peoples of Canada really want this?
Canada and the US would do much more for the peoples of the world if internal problems of health, education and the treatment of aboriginal peoples would become a stronger focus for their administrations. After home problems and issues and problems were resolved then external situations could be addressed, in particular along side with other nations through the direction of the United Nations.
I have little doubt that Hezbollah will become stronger from day to day as Israel continues its incursion into Lebanon and the rather indiscriminant bombings of areas where civilians live. If Israel has justification for the excessive force being used in Lebanon, I wonder what it must be. Has Israel and the US used a situation to do what it has been planning to do for some time, in particular as the US is strongly opposed to the government of Iran. Might Iran become involved more strongly in any support given to Hezbollah and the US then come to the support of Israel and attack Iran? Did the US not become involved in a war with Iraq without the guidance and support of the UN?
Now, where do the British under Prime Minister Tony Blair stand? On a continuing basis, the US can almost be assured of the “Blair” support.
It has been said that in world politics, the British have supplied the “brains” and the Americans the “bucks” to support and advance the cause of world domination of Christianity. Now could it be that the Muslims of the world vie for the religious control of the world?
Are we involved in a world war, the WWIII? Throughout history individuals and families have suffered greatly because governments wanted to have more control of world affairs and of course internal affairs for the benefit of the leaders and those who possessed wealth. I have lived through two world wars and many other wars around the world. I have experienced the suffering that results from war. I have seen the destruction of villages, towns and cities. I have seen the suffering of families. I have witnessed too much and am filled with sadness for those in Lebanon who are refugees, for all those whose lives have been lost and the suffering that has resulted for their families, the loss of property, and the loss of happy days with comfort for tourists and families receiving relatives from foreign lands?
Will Lebanon ever recover? Yes! Who will gain from this recovery? Those who are presently wealthy and the reconstruction of the country will make many wealthier! This will be simply history repeating itself!
There is little doubt that the US supports Israel in its present war in the Middle East.
The UN may want to have a cease fire but the US would like to give Israel more time to get into Lebanon with its ground forces.
Israel and Lebanon have been involved in warfare in the past. Israel did occupy Lebanon for a period of time. This gave birth to Hezbollah which is supported by many individuals who have either suffered directly from the actions of the Israelis or are well aware of the historical military happenings in Lebanon.
Now, my limited view of the history of wars leads me to believe that the suppliers of military equipment, weapons and ammunition, including highly sophisticated bombs are making “big” dollars. In whose pockets do these dollars end up? Some Americans have lived very well off of the rich rewards from the sale of military goods. Before the US entered each of the World Wars, sales of materials of war were made to the eventual enemies of the US. In its fight against the Nazi forces many of the eventual allies died from the war materials sold to the “axis” powers.
If an embargo were put into effect, supplies to Israel would dry up and the war in the Middle East would end and the big loser would be Israel and the US for the Muslim powers of the world would be stronger in support of all radical organizations that oppose, in particular, the US.
I wonder where Canada stands in all of this. Canada entered into some form of long term commitment to the war in Afghanistan in support of the US. Canada, under its Prime Minister Stephen Harper appears to be “marching in lock-step” with the US. Do the peoples of Canada really want this?
Canada and the US would do much more for the peoples of the world if internal problems of health, education and the treatment of aboriginal peoples would become a stronger focus for their administrations. After home problems and issues and problems were resolved then external situations could be addressed, in particular along side with other nations through the direction of the United Nations.
I have little doubt that Hezbollah will become stronger from day to day as Israel continues its incursion into Lebanon and the rather indiscriminant bombings of areas where civilians live. If Israel has justification for the excessive force being used in Lebanon, I wonder what it must be. Has Israel and the US used a situation to do what it has been planning to do for some time, in particular as the US is strongly opposed to the government of Iran. Might Iran become involved more strongly in any support given to Hezbollah and the US then come to the support of Israel and attack Iran? Did the US not become involved in a war with Iraq without the guidance and support of the UN?
Now, where do the British under Prime Minister Tony Blair stand? On a continuing basis, the US can almost be assured of the “Blair” support.
It has been said that in world politics, the British have supplied the “brains” and the Americans the “bucks” to support and advance the cause of world domination of Christianity. Now could it be that the Muslims of the world vie for the religious control of the world?
Are we involved in a world war, the WWIII? Throughout history individuals and families have suffered greatly because governments wanted to have more control of world affairs and of course internal affairs for the benefit of the leaders and those who possessed wealth. I have lived through two world wars and many other wars around the world. I have experienced the suffering that results from war. I have seen the destruction of villages, towns and cities. I have seen the suffering of families. I have witnessed too much and am filled with sadness for those in Lebanon who are refugees, for all those whose lives have been lost and the suffering that has resulted for their families, the loss of property, and the loss of happy days with comfort for tourists and families receiving relatives from foreign lands?
Will Lebanon ever recover? Yes! Who will gain from this recovery? Those who are presently wealthy and the reconstruction of the country will make many wealthier! This will be simply history repeating itself!
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